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by Penopolypants
Fri Dec 13, 2019 7:16 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Regulator service
Replies: 8
Views: 4673

Re: Regulator service

One of the greatest lies ever told is "Yeah, scuba is expensive, but once you get all your gear you're just paying for air fills!". Ahahahahaaa! Yeah.
by Penopolypants
Wed Dec 04, 2019 11:00 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Flagpole + Sund Rock, Nov29+Dec1 2019
Replies: 5
Views: 2378

Re: Flagpole + Sund Rock, Nov29+Dec1 2019

The eggs look like cabezon eggs, but YellowEye is right, the dad is usually around.....and is not afraid to smack you to remind you of your place!
by Penopolypants
Tue Dec 03, 2019 9:22 am
Forum: Find a Buddy
Topic: Ongoing Buddies desired
Replies: 4
Views: 6343

Re: Ongoing Buddies desired

I'm in Seattle proper, and going to school at night, but should be able to squeeze in some weekend dives in December!
by Penopolypants
Tue Nov 26, 2019 9:38 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Truth Aquatics Conception Boat Fire Tragedy
Replies: 50
Views: 20231

Re: Truth Aquatics Conception Boat Fire Tragedy

Oof. It may be true that a bigger hatch and an exit light wouldn't have helped in the smoke, but it might have helped some . Also: "...the grandfathering of older vessels often happens when meeting new regulations is economically unfeasible and impractical" Keep doing things the cheap and ...
by Penopolypants
Thu Nov 14, 2019 6:51 am
Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
Topic: A Game Changer in Underwater Photography
Replies: 10
Views: 6433

Re: A Game Changer in Underwater Photography

The creator did an impromptu AMA on reddit:
by Penopolypants
Wed Nov 13, 2019 11:14 am
Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
Topic: A Game Changer in Underwater Photography
Replies: 10
Views: 6433

A Game Changer in Underwater Photography

This researcher created an algorithm to reduce the effects of water in underwater photography. Pretty cool!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExOOElyZ2Hk
by Penopolypants
Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:25 am
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: WTB Used float for teaching
Replies: 4
Views: 2824

Re: WTB Used float for teaching

Completely forgot about this (stupid ADHD)! It seems to be holding air. I do not have an auger though. Will this work for you?
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by Penopolypants
Fri Nov 08, 2019 7:58 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: November whales
Replies: 4
Views: 2319

Re: November whales

Glorious! I'm so glad you're staying connected to the ocean Curt. thank you for sharing!
by Penopolypants
Fri Nov 08, 2019 6:30 am
Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
Topic: Deja vu?
Replies: 12
Views: 5376

Re: Deja vu?

Vjw wrote: Thu Nov 07, 2019 6:49 am What money it makes, I’m gonna share! Who knows, maybe we can buy a dive yacht, and all travel the world diving together! :joshsmith: :calvin: :luv:
Go big or go home! I like the way you think!
by Penopolypants
Thu Nov 07, 2019 10:47 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Is it Art? I don't care, I want it.
Replies: 4
Views: 2148

Re: Is it Art? I don't care, I want it.

Uunhff. Definitely want!
by Penopolypants
Wed Nov 06, 2019 1:29 pm
Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
Topic: Deja vu?
Replies: 12
Views: 5376

Re: Deja vu?

Cmjstealth wrote: Wed Nov 06, 2019 12:57 pm No credit to photographer? Is that what was blurred out in the bottom right corner?
It was on there and then blurred out. Lame!

I'm gonna ask for autographs the next time I see y'all!
by Penopolypants
Mon Nov 04, 2019 9:11 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Point Hudson
Replies: 6
Views: 2203

Re: Point Hudson

What a gorgeous shot of the juvenile wolfie!
by Penopolypants
Mon Nov 04, 2019 7:44 am
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: First Time Cold-Water Diver Checking In Here
Replies: 6
Views: 3996

Re: First Time Cold-Water Diver Checking In Here

Dry, definitely! Get a suit that fits well and the warmest undergarments you can manage. Many shops offer a drysuit orientation class with the purchase of a suit.

Welcome to the board, and to the PNW!
by Penopolypants
Tue Oct 29, 2019 12:39 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: WTB: wrist computer or bottom timer
Replies: 8
Views: 3432

Re: WTB: wrist computer or bottom timer

How cool is that?! Awesome costume!

We are going to an event for grad students at the Burke Museum and I haven't figured out my costume yet. I've been doing Sexy -insert non-sexy thing- costumes for years. I did Sexy Moldy Leftovers last year. Maybe a Sexy Rock this year? Sexy Parking Ticket?
by Penopolypants
Sun Oct 27, 2019 7:59 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: WTB: wrist computer or bottom timer
Replies: 8
Views: 3432

Re: WTB: wrist computer or bottom timer

Thank you Jesse, that's very kind of you!

I forgot that Thursday is Halloween and that I have an event to attend. Perhaps the next week!
by Penopolypants
Sat Oct 26, 2019 11:17 am
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: WTB: wrist computer or bottom timer
Replies: 8
Views: 3432

Re: WTB: wrist computer or bottom timer

Fantastic! No worries about the transmitter. Are you going to be at ThThTh this week? How much do you want for it?
by Penopolypants
Thu Oct 24, 2019 10:45 am
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: WTB Used float for teaching
Replies: 4
Views: 2824

Re: WTB Used float for teaching

I have one that you can have, but I will need to check when I get home to make sure it still inflates. It's not the greatest but you're welcome to have it for free.
by Penopolypants
Tue Oct 22, 2019 7:38 am
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: WTB: wrist computer or bottom timer
Replies: 8
Views: 3432

Re: WTB: wrist computer or bottom timer

Awesome, thank you!
by Penopolypants
Mon Oct 21, 2019 9:09 am
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: WTB: wrist computer or bottom timer
Replies: 8
Views: 3432

WTB: wrist computer or bottom timer

Hello fellow divers! One of my nieces got certified over the summer (yay!!) and I sent her my backup gear plus some new stuff to help defray the cost. I am looking to replace the computer I sent her with an inexpensive option. Brand doesn't matter as I keep it in gauge mode. Let me know if you have ...
by Penopolypants
Tue Sep 24, 2019 9:40 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Sunrise - GPO Hatchlings
Replies: 17
Views: 5296

Re: Sunrise - GPO Hatchlings

Beautiful shots, and what a grand day of diving!
by Penopolypants
Fri Sep 13, 2019 11:25 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Truth Aquatics Conception Boat Fire Tragedy
Replies: 50
Views: 20231

Re: Truth Aquatics Conception Boat Fire Tragedy

Interesting to see that the engine compartment didn't appear to be the source, and it sounds like the crew did all they could.

The only two exits for the berths went into the same area (not news, I know), but that will be something I look for the next time I'm on such a boat.
by Penopolypants
Fri Sep 13, 2019 9:11 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: I'd Rather be Diving
Replies: 8
Views: 3514

Re: I'd Rather be Diving

I'm so sorry that happened, Dave, but glad to hear you had great help when it did! I hope you recover quickly!
by Penopolypants
Sat Sep 07, 2019 7:01 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Truth Aquatics Conception Boat Fire Tragedy
Replies: 50
Views: 20231

Re: Truth Aquatics Conception Boat Fire Tragedy

I'm not surprised by the latest legal proceedings, but that doesn't negate my outrage. Our house burned down when I was a child, and even as young as I was I remember my parents talking about the fights with the insurance company. Fortunately nobody was hurt, but we did lose everything, and my paren...
by Penopolypants
Fri Sep 06, 2019 7:49 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Truth Aquatics Conception Boat Fire Tragedy
Replies: 50
Views: 20231

Re: Truth Aquatics Conception Boat Fire Tragedy

JFC. They should be shopping for caskets, urns, and flowers - which are brutal enough tasks when you lose a loved one - without having to shop for an attorney too.